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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released within a month of the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH25 scores vs the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX10

 FH25 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH25

 WX10 FH25 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX10

 FH25 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the WX10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony WX10
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $200